Marvin Integrity Windows - Pics and review

lkbum_gwApril 11, 2012

We are doing new construction on a south facing lake lot. Lot's of windows and a very agonizing search for windows. After hours and hours, we decided on Marvin Integrity (wood/ultrex). We wanted low maintenance, but did not want clad windows.

We purchased the windows from AVI in Atlanta, our sales rep was Peter Diehl. Absolutely the best sales and service. We went through 20 to 25 iterations and he never lost patience. We had a minor problem once installed and Peter arranged for a Marvin Rep to come by who fixed them, no questions asked. The Marvin Rep was also first class (used a laser level to check installation and identify the problem).

This is "high end" construction and the windows really add to the project. The windows have been in for 8 months and stood up well to construction traffic/hazards. I would reccomend these windows and Marvin to anyone.

Interior shot of great room windows - double outswing french with side panels, flanked by fixed panels 8' tall

Thanks for the nice comments. I designed and spec'ed 95% of the house. The builder Cunningham and Associates in Dawsonville, Ga is responsible for all the trim. I did toy with a steel roof. As with the windows, after much angst went with the Arch Shingles (don't know the brand off the top of my head). Cost a little more than steel. The following photo's don't do the roof justice, but it fit pretty well.

My name is John Kirchner, and I work at Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your story and these photos. We're glad to hear you had a good experience. The new home looks great!

I wanted to let you know that we mentioned this post on one of our websites (and borrowed a small version of one of your photos - see Media Room link below). And while we wouldn't want to press our luck too much, we'd invite you to also share your thoughts with other curious consumers on our product reviews page: http://www.integritywindows.com/Reviews/

Millworkman is correct, composite was installed after the windows/doors were installed. I did not see all of them installed, but the ones i did see had a flexible fin so that they could be installed from the inside of the house. It loked like a really god idea and made the installation a lot less sressful, at least for the units a good ways off the ground. We've had these window for about a year now and i amvery pleased with them. I don't know why clad units are still around, given the rot problems i've read about. But i've only had these for a year so it's early in their life. The large round top in the great is an ultimate window, and it came with brick mold and was installed fro tne outside.

lkbum - great pictures and love the house! Just out of curiosity - why did you decide on Marvin Integrity Wood Ultrex as apposed to Marvin Ultimates? I've pretty much narrowed my choice down to these two and was hoping to get your view/opinion.

A couple of reasons. Our house faces south and gets major sun exposure. On the weekend place we had, the sun killed the best paints and finishes in a few years. I wanted to be able to refinish the window exterior if needed. Fiberglass can be refinished much easier than aluminum. Given the heavy sun exposure, I liked the idea of The frame and glass having the same coefficient of thermal expansion. Finally, it seems like every one has had some problem with the cladding leaking at some point allowing the wood to rot below the cladding. It just did not seem like cladding over wood was not the best for me. Thanks for the compliments.

A couple of reasons. Our house faces south and gets major sun exposure. On the weekend place we had, the sun killed the best paints and finishes in a few years. I wanted to be able to refinish the window exterior if needed. Fiberglass can be refinished much easier than aluminum. Given the heavy sun exposure, I liked the idea of The frame and glass having the same coefficient of thermal expansion. Finally, it seems like every one has had some problem with the cladding leaking at some point allowing the wood to rot below the cladding. It just did not seem like cladding over wood was not the best for me. Thanks for the compliments.